NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor contributes to the community conversation on housing issues through a weekly column in the Daily World titled "Nailing it Down."

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Pay attention to windows to prepare house for autumn

Have you put away your summer toys and barbecue yet? We may still have some nice days ahead, so it may be a little early for that, but it is certainly the time to begin all those chores that tighten up your house for the wind and rain of fall and cold of winter. CLEAN GUTTERS, PAINT HOUSE If you happened to miss last week’s column it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for last week’s to do list! So we’ll review those points before we move on. We mentioned once again how a good

Time for a gutter inspection

After a long, dry, gorgeous summer here, this week’s rain brought us back to the reality that fall is on its way. And as every schoolchild knows, that means falling leaves! Likely you have already noticed them in the streets, your yard and maybe even your gutters! TALKING ABOUT GUTTERS As we’ve said many a time, you want to have your gutters and downspouts undamaged and clear of debris so that they can capture the rain from your roof and convey it to the ground. But the gutte

Suspicious activity is worth a call to 911

When should you call 911? Most people know to call this emergency number when a house is on fire; a violent fight has broken out, and after hearing the crunch of a car crash. Some people call 911 for the wrong reasons, such as a very minor health issue, a civil dispute or even loneliness. But, many more don’t call when they should, according to local law enforcement. Protecting your home from burglars has been the topic of our column for the last two weeks. Today we want to e

Simple ways to make your home uninviting to burglars

Do you want to make your house less attractive to criminals? Today we have a list of tips to help you do just that. But first, we want to let you know about the possibility of joining a Neighborhood Block Watch Group, which has proven to decrease the crime rate in our area. Right now there are 10 Neighborhood Block Watch Groups in unincorporated Grays Harbor, with the likelihood that more will be developed. In addition, if Aberdeen’s new police chief has his wish, new groups

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